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Angelica Panganiban’s daughter Amila poses like Alex Eala

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<p>Actress Angelica Panganiban shared the cute encounter she had with her daughter Amila Sabine Homan who expressed what she might become in the future: an athlete like Alex Eala.  </p><p>In an Instagram post, the actress shared snaps of her adorable daughter who posed with what she called a “baddington” or badminton racket.  </p><p>“Nakita ni Amila yung picture ni @alex.eala sabi niya sa&#x27;kin, Mommy, I want to be happy like her. I want to hold a baddington (yes, badminton racket po) and be happy!!!” she narrated. </p><p>“Kinunan ko na lang siya ng picture dahil ayokong makalimutan ang moment na ‘to. Dahil.. Malay mo, malay natin,” she continued.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH3K2yKzdAY/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=630&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A5198281.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A5198140.399999991%2C%22le%22%3A5198145.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1041" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Some of Angelica’s friends and colleagues in the industry were not able to resist Amila’s cuteness in the photos.  </p><p>“Kakagigil,” actress-comedian Alora Sasam remarked.  </p><p>Actress-turned-chef Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo also wrote in the comment section: “Nakakamiss na kayo ng todo todo ah!” </p><p>One netizen jokingly said, “Haha itraining na yan kay coach @coachlerafrancis,” tagging an International Tennis Federation coach.  </p><p>Angelica’s Instagram post has garnered over 43,000 likes as of this writing.  </p><p>Tennis player Alex Eala, who also was tagged, has yet to react to the post.  </p><p>Alex has recently made history for the country, as she soared to 75th in the World Tennis Association rankings, taking a huge leap from her previous 140th placement. This comes after she conquered three Grand slam champions Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys, and world no. 2 Iga Swiatek at the 2025 Miami open, giving her ticket to the semifinals.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2025/3/31/tennis-alex-eala-makes-history-soars-to-no-75-in-wta-world-rankings-1551" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tennis: Alex Eala makes history, soars to No.75 in WTA world rankings</strong></a></div><p>On Friday, March 28, she bowed down to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula of the United States after their grueling four-set duel.  </p><p>On September 20, 2022, Angelica gave birth to her first born, Amila, after two years of being together with her non-showbiz partner Gregg Homan.  </p><p>&quot;Bean waiting for you all my life,&quot; she said in a 2022 Instagram post where she showed Amila’s newborn photo.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/23/22/angelica-panganiban-gives-birth-to-first-child" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Angelica Panganiban gives birth to first child</strong></a></div><p>During Amila’s first birthday, Angelica also penned a heartfelt message on Instagram. </p><p>https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/9/26/angelica-panganiban-celebrates-daughter-s-1st-birthday-1219 </p><p> “Punong puno ng takot ang buong pagkatao ko ng ganitong oras last year. Marahil dahil sa dami ng mga hindi ko alam gawin. Sa lahat ng duda. At nang sa hindi ko na mapigilan ang grand entrance mo. Pero sa kabila ng lahat ng kaba, ikaw ang nag gabay sa &#x27;kin kung pa&#x27;no maging isang ina. Hindi perpekto, pero sapat. &#x27;Yun naman ang mahalaga. Salamat salamat salamat ng paulit-ulit sa pinakamasayang chapter ng buhay ko,” she wrote.</p><div> </div><p>—By Clarence Gillego </p><div> </div>

<p>Angelica Panganiban shares snaps of her daughter Amila Sabine posing like Filipino Tennis player Alex Eala.</p>

Angelica Panganiban shares snaps of her daughter Amila Sabine posing like Filipino Tennis player Alex Eala.

Angelica Panganiban’s daughter Amila poses like Alex Eala: ‘I want to be like her’

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Angelica Panganiban’s daughter Amila poses like Alex Eala: ‘I want to be like her’

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Published Apr 01, 2025 06:17 PM PHT

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